A Fossil Fuel Treaty as a Systemic Response to Climate Injustice and Intergenerational Equity
Original framing: “The age of fossil fuels must end. Here is how a Fossil Fuel Treaty can help.” — Amnesty International
Scientific consensus is clear: to limit global warming to 1.5°C, fossil fuel production must decline by 6% annually. However, scientific evidence alone is insufficient without political and economic transformation to align with these targets.
The transition from fossil fuels is not merely a technical or environmental challenge—it is a systemic transformation requiring deep structural change.
Indigenous knowledge, historical awareness, and cross-cultural wisdom offer pathways to reframe the crisis as an opportunity for justice and sustainability. A Fossil Fuel Treaty must be designed with the participation of those most affected, supported by scientific rigor, and embedded in a global financial system that prioritizes long-term ecological and social well-being over short-term profit. By integrating these dimensions, we can move beyond the current impasse and toward a future that honors both planetary limits and human dignity.